Kendal Calling 2012

[MickeyMo]

Not to worry Jacko too much about the weather (he doesn't need much help!) but Metcheck has changed its forecast to almost constant rain:

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/14days.asp?zipcode=penrith

Still, Monday looks nice ...

[Jacko450]

Its confirmed, I cannot attend a festival and have nice weather.

I bet If I went to Benicassim it'd rain!

Not to worry Jacko too much about the weather (he doesn't need much help!) but Metcheck has changed its forecast to almost constant rain:

http://www.metcheck....zipcode=penrith

Still, Monday looks nice ...

[MickeyMo]

Its confirmed, I cannot attend a festival and have nice weather.

I bet If I went to Benicassim it'd rain!

[Jacko450]

Ha ha! There's time for it to change a dozen times before then!

[Mr_Grump]

Basically just excited not to be at Leeds Fest again this year.

[MickeyMo]

I know Im kidding! Im too excited to be down, here are my main reasons!

1. Not having to walk 30+ minutes back to my tent after spending 20 mins just getting out of the arena.

2. Not having to try sleep through a full night of drum & bass and Dubstep booming from a caravan on the campsite.

3. Not having to go home on the last night instead of spending the evening, due to idiots burning things and crushing tents.

Basically just excited not to be at Leeds Fest again this year.

[Jacko450]

I'm doing Leeds for the first time this year Jacko (not bad for a 47 year old I hear you say)......but I'm working for Oxfam.....staff camping, away from the trolls!!

And like MickeyMo implies, a week is a long time in the world of weather....I wont decide what footwear or clothes I'm taking until Wednesday....not like my other half who has started her packing already!!

[A Man]

I have it on no authority whatsoever that Rik Waller is being lined up to replace Lightning Seeds.

[LOCHLAND5]

I have it on no authority whatsoever that Rik Waller is being lined up to replace Lightning Seeds.

[Jonjo]

Any news on Emperors Field directions/info? I bought my EF ticket from someone so not sure if I'll get the email (will this just be sent to everyone regardless).

Site states

From the North (M6):

Standard campsite ticket holders:

Continue on M6 to J39 and follow directions from South

Campervans, Emperors Fields and The Deer Lodge ticket holders:

Directions to the NEW Emperors Field area, in which both Campervans and The Deer Lodge is sited will be available in advance of the festival.

Which to me would indicate that we dont have to drive south to J39 then come back up.

Edited July 20, 2012 by Jonjo

[LOCHLAND5]

Any news on Emperors Field directions/info? I bought my EF ticket from someone so not sure if I'll get the email (will this just be sent to everyone regardless).

Site states

From the North (M6):

Standard campsite ticket holders:

Continue on M6 to J39 and follow directions from South

Campervans, Emperors Fields and The Deer Lodge ticket holders:

Directions to the NEW Emperors Field area, in which both Campervans and The Deer Lodge is sited will be available in advance of the festival.

Which to me would indicate that we dont have to drive south to J39 then come back up.

[Mr_Grump]

With less than a week to go you would think you would know !

The fans deserve better.............

[A Man]

What's the chances of him doing a duet with Michele McManus ?

[Flaminglippy]

Some numpty on Facebook was moaning he didn't get his deposit back when he decided not to go. Luckily our very own MickL was on hand to give him what for! Some people just LOVE to moan!

[kaytee...]

There isn't a cloud in the sky right now and the sun is blazing. I can only hope it'll be like this next weekend

[sam12betsy]

I read the deposit whinge. What a knob.

[MickeyMo]

I've done a U-turn. I now believe Accuweather to be the foremost forecasting site, not Metcheck

http://www.accuweather.com/en/gb/penrith/ca11-7/july-weather/322478

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/14days.asp?zipcode=penrith

[kaytee...]

I've done a U-turn. I now believe Accuweather to be the foremost forecasting site, not Metcheck

http://www.accuweather.com/en/gb/penrith/ca11-7/july-weather/322478

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/14days.asp?zipcode=penrith

[Nixy]

Here in Lancaster less than an hour from the site the sun has been beaming down all day

I have faith it'll be flip flop weather!

[MickeyMo]

Here in Lancaster less than an hour from the site the sun has been beaming down all day

I have faith it'll be flip flop weather!

[lisobely]

Just been on the Kendal Calling website, looking for info/directions to the Emperor's Field. We're coming up the M6 from Preston, so it says to follow the signs for All Camping. I'd been thinking it was going to be a different entrance. Should all make sense when we get there I guess.

What made me laugh, reading the Emperors Field blurb was how they've said that 91% of punters said that improved toilets would enhance their stay at the festival. I'd have thought Kendal Calling wouldn't be wanting to boast about such a high % not being too happy with the toilets. But they seem to have taken the view that their toilets are so bad that people will pay extra for clean ones :-) I suppose if they sell out every year then they won't see a need to spend more of their budget on the toilets, people aren't happy with them, but still come back. And even better than that there's some extra £££s to be made :-)

[LOCHLAND5]

Just been on the Kendal Calling website, looking for info/directions to the Emperor's Field. We're coming up the M6 from Preston, so it says to follow the signs for All Camping. I'd been thinking it was going to be a different entrance. Should all make sense when we get there I guess.

What made me laugh, reading the Emperors Field blurb was how they've said that 91% of punters said that improved toilets would enhance their stay at the festival. I'd have thought Kendal Calling wouldn't be wanting to boast about such a high % not being too happy with the toilets. But they seem to have taken the view that their toilets are so bad that people will pay extra for clean ones :-) I suppose if they sell out every year then they won't see a need to spend more of their budget on the toilets, people aren't happy with them, but still come back. And even better than that there's some extra £££s to be made :-)

[Flaminglippy]

Just been on the Kendal Calling website, looking for info/directions to the Emperor's Field. We're coming up the M6 from Preston, so it says to follow the signs for All Camping. I'd been thinking it was going to be a different entrance. Should all make sense when we get there I guess.

What made me laugh, reading the Emperors Field blurb was how they've said that 91% of punters said that improved toilets would enhance their stay at the festival. I'd have thought Kendal Calling wouldn't be wanting to boast about such a high % not being too happy with the toilets. But they seem to have taken the view that their toilets are so bad that people will pay extra for clean ones :-) I suppose if they sell out every year then they won't see a need to spend more of their budget on the toilets, people aren't happy with them, but still come back. And even better than that there's some extra £££s to be made :-)

[MickeyMo]

I've never found the toilets that bad at Kendal to be honest.

[lisobely]

So does that mean the emperor and luxury haven't got there own entrance as advertised ?